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NotesBeware of emailed job offers for childcare and other similar positions in the UK. These are all frauds.

• Since November 2008, no visas are granted for household workers from outside Europe. Work visas are only granted for highly-skilled positions, most of which require university degrees.

• No legitimate employment agency in the UK requires you to pay them any money. All fees would be paid by the employer.

• No legitimate employment agency in the UK uses a free email address from Yahoo, Gmail, or similar services.

• No legitimate employment agency in the UK uses a telephone number that begins with +4470 (070). These are non-geographic numbers available to anyone in the world.

• No legitimate business requests payment via Western Union.

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jane canon
Tue, 4 Oct 2011 09:32 EDT
INFORMATION FROM ABBEY SOLICITORS LONDON
Sir,

Do you think this is a scam?


Attn: Applicant,


We have noted the content of your Application, Your employer Mr. Adolph Wilson contacted our office, concerning your intended job Appointment with their family here in London UK.

In order to legally work in the United Kingdom without applying under the government’s tier based points system, International Expatriate you need to apply for work identity card for foreign nationals/IMMIGRANT EXPERTRIATE CERTIFICATE from the ABBEY SOLICITORS LONDON, which will allow them to legally work as Expatriate for a sponsoring host family in the UK.

Find below the necessary steps you will take to enable you obtain your work identity card for foreign nationals/IMMIGRANT EXPERTRIATE CERTIFICATE.


NOTE: You have to meet up with our requirements to enable us process your foreign national identity/IMMIGRANT EXPERTRIATE CERTIFICATE so that you will be able to get all your documents before you arrive here in UK.

Disclaimer:

The ABBEY SOLICITORS LONDON wishes to authoritatively inform applicants seeking for immigration status into the United Kingdom not to make any payments for processing of Work Permit, Visa and/or Expatriate Quota Approval. Approval for entry (Visa) into the United Kingdom is executed by the Nearest British Embassy or Consulate within the applicant’s country of residence or location after regulation and certification of the applicant by the ABBEY SOLICITORS LONDON as at the time of application.

The ABBEY SOLICITORS LONDON will exercise its full powers to perform its responsibility to regulate entry into the UK, by:

•Ensuring that the sponsor is financially capable to support the applicant entering the United Kingdom for Business or Pleasure throughout the duration of the validity of the Entry Visa.

• Ensuring that the applicant, has the minimum stipulated financial requirement to earn the needed points for Accession Worker Card, going by the new point-based system for immigration in 2011

• Ensuring that the applicant is eligible to Live, Work and carry out business activities in the United Kingdom legally.

The new points-based system (PBS) is the biggest shake up of the immigration system for 45 years. Under the new system, migrants will need to pass a points-based assessment before they receive IMMIGRANT EXPERTRIATE CERTIFICATE and permission to enter or remain in the United Kingdom. It will help British businesses recruit the skills it needs from abroad and assure the British public that only the skilled migrants will need to come to the United Kingdom. The role of employees/migrants with qualifying financial base is crucial to its success.

Before the issuance of accession worker card/IMMIGRANT EXPERTRIATE CERTIFICATE to you by Local British Consulate, you are required to show proof that the stipulated financial requirement/applicant travel allowance as indicated above is available. The ABBEY SOLICITORS LONDON would ensure via this means that only eligible applicants who are financially capable are allowed entry into the United Kingdom.

Accession Worker Card/IMMIGRANT EXPERTRIATE CERTIFICATE:

This step must be completed by anybody who wishes to stand in as your next of Kin. As per UK Immigration policies, an individual must be aware of your travel to the United Kingdom. This can be your Mother or Father or Brother or Sister or Husband or wife or Close Relative or friend and is at your discretion as the case may be.

To meet the above requirement both of you or your selected next of kin is required to make a deposit of the stipulated financial requirement of £1,180 Great British pounds via any Western Union OR Money Gram agent using the following

Procedure:

Senders Name: Should be the selected individual you wish to stand in as your next of kin

Receivers Name: Must be you the primary sponsor: (MARY JANE ONG CAÑON)

Payout Location: Your intended residential address in the UK.

Payout Country: United Kingdom.


Important Notice: You are required to send us your final date of departure to enable us book for their flight ticket which your employer has ready paid for.



CAUTION!!! Ensure that the Receiver is you so that only you can withdraw the deposit after the verification of deposit has been carried out. This is not a payment but a deposit for verification which is why it is in your Name as the Receiver and to also fulfill that you have funds to support yourself as is the mandatory process for your financial security when you arrive here till you receive your first salary from your Employer.

Visit the nearest Bank, Post Office, Western Union/Money Gram agent outlet close to you and effect this deposit. Follow the transfer instructions above carefully, after deposit has been effected, you MUST send us the receipt of the deposit as an evidence that the deposit has been made and to enable our office verify availability of funds with Western Union/Money Gram. This is usually carried out within 24hrs.

APPLICATION CHECKLIST: You are to send the following application requirements:

INTERNATIONAL PASSPORT COPY

DEPOSIT RECEIPT FOR PROOF OF FINANCIAL REQUIREMENT

COMPLETED/ FILLED U.K VISA APPLICATION FORM


Confirmation of Basic Insurance Allowance satisfies the requirement for release of Relocation Package (ERP). Relocation Package protects the right of immigrants and ensures full compliance to terms and conditions of contract engagement by UK Employers.


The instructions above would earn you the needed points under the point-based system for the release of your worker card/IMMIGRANT EXPERTRIATE CERTIFICATE (WC/IEC-UKBA2011), UK WORK PERMIT VISA and other supporting documents to legalize your work status in the UK.

As soon as you come down here you can visit any Money Gram agent and or Western Union Money Transfer receive back your deposit, using the details.

Note: You must ensure that the senders name is the above as instructed and the receiver is yours for security reasons and as the primary sponsor of your immigration into the United Kingdom.


Send a Scanned copy of the receipt of deposit you made for verification and Confirmation.

This has to be done at least before 3 working days to validate the processing of your Travel Documents before your Arrival date.

Note: We have sent a copy of this message to your employer for their notification on your application.


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ);

WHY DO WE USE WESTERN UNION/MONEY GRAM INSTEAD OF BANK STATEMENTS, DRAFTS OR CHEQUES?
Before now, the ABBEY SOLICITORS LONDON accepted Bank statements, Drafts and Cheques as methods of submission of security deposits. Unfortunately, a lot of Visa applicants from Asia, Africa and some parts of Europe abused the method. These Applicants submitted copies of falsified documents, bank statements and dud cheques. Over the years, we have been saddled with the challenges of identifying these fraudulent Visa applicants and in a swift bid to curb their operations; we are in alliance with the Metropolitan police and Interpol. These dramatic situations prompted the ABBEY SOLICITORS LONDON to revise the standard of operations hence, the annulment of the acceptance of Bank Statements, Drafts or Cheques and adoption of the WESTERN UNION/MONEY GRAM as the ONLY method of submission of security deposits for all International Visa applicants.

WHY CAN'T EMPLOYERS BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SECURITY DEPOSIT?
Your Visa fees, Residence/ Work Permit fees and Health Insurance fees are shouldered by your Employer. As much as Employees are mandated to submit the security deposit of £1,180 Great British pounds to show proofs of sufficient funds for their Basic Travel Allowance (BTA), Employers are as well mandated to submit a security deposit of £5,000 to show that they have sufficient funds to sponsor your stay in the United Kingdom. Therefore, it is a criminal offence and violation of the UK Immigration Acts of 2011 should any Employer be responsible for security deposit required by the Employee. Any Employer who flaunts this law in any way will be repatriated immediately


IS THIS SECURITY DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE OR JUST A ONE TIME PAYMENT?
The Security deposit of £1,180 Great British pounds is not a payment, it is only a deposit required for verification within 24 hours and subject to retrieval upon completion of the 24 hour verification process upon your arrival into the country. This means that the ABBEY SOLICITORS LONDON will prompt you upon completion of the 24 hour verification period.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE THE VISA APPLICATION TO BE PROCESSED & APPROVED AFTER THE SUBMISSION OF THE VISA REQUIREMENTS?
It takes approximately 3 to 4 working days for processing and approval of Visa applications. Hard copies of the approved visa documents will be dispatched via DHL Courier to applicant's mailing address stated in the Visa application form.


WHEN DO I VISIT THE BRITISH EMBASSY IN MY COUNTRY OF LOCATION FOR MY VISA STAMP?
Once we process and approve your visa documents, we will mail the hard copies to your stated address in your country of location and Fax copies to the UK Embassy in your country of location for their review and acceptance. Afterwards, we will book an appointment for you with the British Embassy and we will as well prompt you on your appointment date on when to visit the British Embassy in their country of location for the Visa stamp. The British Embassy will not grant audience to Visa applicants seeking visa guidance or inquiries, please contact us for Visa guidance, inquiries or any information pertinent to your Visa application.

You can ONLY visit the British Embassy once your Visa documents have been dully processed, approved, mailed to your address and on confirmation of your appointment date with the British Embassy.


We would work to serve you better,

ABBEY SOLICITORS LONDON,
Abbey House
79 Mile End Road.
London E1 4BG
Fax: +44 (0)702 408 1348
Email: info@abbeysolicitors.co.cc
Website: www.abbeysolicitors.co.cc





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hermelyn guadiz
Tue, 4 Oct 2011 08:29 EDT
sir maam
mr.helen nicolas send me that he will hire me to work a their house.he gave me email strafordravel.co.uk@live.com is his legal agency?thankyou hope you will reply me
edel
Mon, 3 Oct 2011 23:05 EDT
delmendo
just like the post i have read which has the exact wordings sir may i request if you can give me an assesment if indeed my future employer is not a scam
JACKY SENCIO
Mon, 3 Oct 2011 22:40 EDT
ASKING
GUD DAY I SEND MY RESUME IN EUROPE AND AFTER FEW DAYS THEY EMAILED ME AND THAT I WAS CHOOSEN TO WORK IN IRLAND IN A LUXARY HOTEL EVERY DAY THEY KEPT ON COMMUNICATING ME THEY ALSO SEND ME THE CONTRACT AND BENIFTS THEY ARE THE ONE WHO WLL SEND THE TICKET THE EMPLYER WILL WORK FOR THE VISA BUT BEFORE THEY WILL SEND THE DOCUMENTS THEY ASK ME THAT THERE IS A 4 IMPORTANT REQUIREMENTS IN EUROPE WICH IS THE EURO PERMIT APLICATION FORMEUROPEAN UNION WORK OFFICE NUMBER, EUROPASS CV. I NEED TO PAY THEM 1,922 FOR THE DOCUMENTS TO BE PAYED IN WESTERN UNION PLS SEND ME IN MY EMAIL ADD bryanjameswabe@yahoo.com IF I WILL SEND IT OR IS IT SCAM? I NEED YOUR ANSWER
enrico
Mon, 3 Oct 2011 11:47 EDT
scam or true employer
hi,good day to all of you there im enrico from philippines i would like to know if larrysmithcares@yahoo.com is true agent or scam because he is asking the amount of 200pounds for processing of my documents to my employment to uk.pls.email me at enricoantigo@yahoo.com
evelyn
Sat, 1 Oct 2011 20:04 EDT
JAMES WHICKER
PLEASE anyone who hired by this person to be a nanny of his son name John please email me you will help me a lot if you sent me one. thanks. my email add evelyn_juego@yahoo.com
christine
Sat, 1 Oct 2011 18:10 EDT
seeking for advise.
Dear Caren Llaneta Nicolas

I hope your week is moving well. After discussing your employment with my wife and Family Lawyer (Barr Sarah Horton), we have decided that you match our requirements with you as our NEW PRIVATE NURSE/CARETAKER.to wife, So please find the Contract Letter that is approved by the UK Home Office.

TRAVEL INFORMATION /PLANS
Important: You are to adhere to the following travel instructions as we would be responsible for your travel arrangements hence your strict
compliance is required so that you do not make any mistakes or have any problems on arrival here.

My lawyer has received approval from the UK Home Office today for me to employ you, I have attached the approved contract letter issued me
for your review. In order to legally work in the United Kingdom without applying under the government’s tier based points system, International skilled worker need to apply for work identity card for foreign nationals/Certificate of Eligibility from the UK Border Agency, which will allows you to work legally as an International employee for a sponsoring host family in the UK

After accepting with contract terms are to sign, scan and a copy to the UK HOME OFFICE via email indicating your travel date and current location (For Flight Booking) to the UK Home Office in charge of your application for their records and advice:

UK Border Agency,
PO Box 3468 ,
Sheffield , S3 8WA
United Kingdom.
Fax: (+44) 703 195 4041
ukba.gsi.uk.gov.ukborder@live.com

We wait to receive you when you arrive, have a blissful week ahead and God bless you as you come.You can call my private line (+44)703 5910 942 for any further information regarding your application.

Good-luck !

Best Regards,
Engr Martin Rogers
For The Family
Iryne
Sat, 1 Oct 2011 12:35 EDT
Mr.Wilton Moore
I want to know more about mr.Wilton Moore pliz help my email:irene.ombongi@gmail.com
christine
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 02:06 EDT
seeking for advise.
Dear Caren Llaneta Nicolas

I hope your week is moving well. After discussing your employment with my wife and Family Lawyer (Barr Sarah Horton), we have decided that you match our requirements with you as our NEW PRIVATE NURSE/CARETAKER.to wife, So please find the Contract Letter that is approved by the UK Home Office.

TRAVEL INFORMATION /PLANS
Important: You are to adhere to the following travel instructions as we would be responsible for your travel arrangements hence your strict
compliance is required so that you do not make any mistakes or have any problems on arrival here.

My lawyer has received approval from the UK Home Office today for me to employ you, I have attached the approved contract letter issued me
for your review. In order to legally work in the United Kingdom without applying under the government’s tier based points system, International skilled worker need to apply for work identity card for foreign nationals/Certificate of Eligibility from the UK Border Agency, which will allows you to work legally as an International employee for a sponsoring host family in the UK

After accepting with contract terms are to sign, scan and a copy to the UK HOME OFFICE via email indicating your travel date and current location (For Flight Booking) to the UK Home Office in charge of your application for their records and advice:

UK Border Agency,
PO Box 3468 ,
Sheffield , S3 8WA
United Kingdom.
Fax: (+44) 703 195 4041
ukba.gsi.uk.gov.ukborder@live.com

We wait to receive you when you arrive, have a blissful week ahead and God bless you as you come.You can call my private line (+44)703 5910 942 for any further information regarding your application.

Good-luck !

Best Regards,
Engr Martin Rogers
For The Family
princess
Fri, 30 Sep 2011 01:31 EDT
found out
i 've applied for a pjob for owen bradford i want to find ou if its a real job and i must deposit 400 pounds to travel agenct abtras, my email princess.ndema@gmail.com

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